tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096398547821208840.post1140827477149445121..comments2024-02-01T13:43:30.395+04:00Comments on Dubai Media Observer: The abs and the abs notmediamonsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13462585789471094939noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096398547821208840.post-27963349656298400422009-02-03T16:45:00.000+04:002009-02-03T16:45:00.000+04:00Who changed the subject?Who changed the subject?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096398547821208840.post-91529488498172663242009-02-03T16:44:00.000+04:002009-02-03T16:44:00.000+04:00I like the local version of Mens Fitness but could...I like the local version of Mens Fitness but could not find a local Mens Health to compare who trumps who.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096398547821208840.post-16993956176745721382009-01-31T08:18:00.000+04:002009-01-31T08:18:00.000+04:00boring wall posts. for a site that still has Emira...boring wall posts. for a site that still has Emirates Today and Evening Post listed as UAE newspapers a year after their expiry date i will say zzzzzzzzz.<BR/>do clean up the outdated links Mr/Ms Moderator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096398547821208840.post-38809178338383585612009-01-18T08:07:00.000+04:002009-01-18T08:07:00.000+04:00Yeah. Terry Waite. Brian Keenan. Shannon Matthews....Yeah. Terry Waite. Brian Keenan. Shannon Matthews. They all complain about their hands being tied, and they're obviously losers. <BR/><BR/>When are you invading Poland?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096398547821208840.post-10000708874729929542009-01-17T22:43:00.000+04:002009-01-17T22:43:00.000+04:00'His hands were tied'? Isn't that an catch-all, fi...'His hands were tied'? Isn't that an catch-all, finger pointing excuse used by the weak?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096398547821208840.post-84821643759261812102009-01-17T19:28:00.000+04:002009-01-17T19:28:00.000+04:00I've never heard anyone describe him as a good edi...I've never heard anyone describe him as a good editor before. decent enough chap, but editorially weak is the general consensus from the people who have worked under him..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096398547821208840.post-66275378144216772422009-01-16T12:33:00.000+04:002009-01-16T12:33:00.000+04:00anon @ 11.17 ... interesting, everyone I know that...anon @ 11.17 ... interesting, everyone I know that has worked for him (or with him) says he's a twat.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096398547821208840.post-64336669281814427572009-01-16T11:17:00.000+04:002009-01-16T11:17:00.000+04:00He did't screw the Toady up - his hands were tied....He did't screw the Toady up - his hands were tied. Nobody I know has anything bad to say about him and he was a good editor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096398547821208840.post-71045658217916451072009-01-15T19:03:00.000+04:002009-01-15T19:03:00.000+04:00The guy who screwed up Toady is being given a seco...The guy who screwed up Toady is being given a second chance in this city. Much be a credit crunch on...!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096398547821208840.post-49058778960032139442009-01-10T16:18:00.000+04:002009-01-10T16:18:00.000+04:00Bob H - You can put that to the man himself soon -...Bob H - <BR/><BR/>You can put that to the man himself soon - Jason Leavy, former ET editor, is back in the UAE. He's Motivate's new Publisher.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096398547821208840.post-48855436528208380522009-01-08T00:31:00.000+04:002009-01-08T00:31:00.000+04:00I think you can still see traces of shit on her no...I think you can still see traces of shit on her nose.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096398547821208840.post-38011987043153552002009-01-05T01:47:00.000+04:002009-01-05T01:47:00.000+04:00More GN gems, both reported news stories in the na...More GN gems, both reported news stories in the national news section:<BR/><BR/>"reporter" Fatma Saleem gets her hands dirty working hard to uncover this scoop:<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.gulfnews.com/nation/Government/10272566.html" REL="nofollow">Mohammad praised as ideal wise leader</A><BR/><BR/>Shaikh Mohammad has always been seen as the ideal wise leader with unmistakable vision.<BR/><BR/>His countless accomplishments in Dubai and the rest of the emirates, as well as his role in pushing Dubai to global recognition as one of the most advanced cities is remarkable.<BR/><BR/>On this occasion, his people take great pleasure in wishing him continuing success and prosperity.<BR/><BR/>And "reporter" Alia al Theeb has this startling insight:<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.gulfnews.com/nation/Government/10272561.html" REL="nofollow">Mohammad: A unique model for leaders</A><BR/><BR/>"Shaikh Mohammad believes that the key strategic challenge over the next two decades hovers around who can go the extra mile to enhance performance levels, keep abreast of successive developments in various fields, introduce modern administrative concepts in customer service, attain customer satisfaction, promote resources, simplify procedures, promote a creative spirit, unleash talents and skills, serve the business community, provide an excellent investment climate, support the private sector and promote free enterprise."<BR/><BR/>He's going to keep abreast of successive developments in various fields? Hold the presses!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096398547821208840.post-82230130904867777552009-01-04T18:36:00.000+04:002009-01-04T18:36:00.000+04:00Or why Fox Series insists on going to an ad break ...Or why Fox Series insists on going to an ad break mid sentence - for station promo and ads for other shows - only to come back, complete the sentence followed by the correct break point. They should get that correctly aligned with their software. I assume the station is completely automated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096398547821208840.post-62447290539434134352009-01-03T22:07:00.000+04:002009-01-03T22:07:00.000+04:00so you can still hear the ads when making a cup of...so you can still hear the ads when making a cup of coffeeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096398547821208840.post-24061163662689794232009-01-03T11:21:00.000+04:002009-01-03T11:21:00.000+04:00it might not be worth an entire blog page but it i...it might not be worth an entire blog page but it is worth an answer at least:<BR/><BR/>can someone in TV explain why i watch so many channels on which the adverts and content are at different audio levels? i ask as fox series is guilty of this most annoying crime and i was expecting better. isnt it just a case of turning up/down the volume or editing the packages correctly?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096398547821208840.post-57854410307001991042009-01-01T23:09:00.000+04:002009-01-01T23:09:00.000+04:00On the subject of non-entity newspapers - any trut...On the subject of non-entity newspapers - any truth in the rumours of Business 24/7 winding down ahead of planed closure?<BR/>It launched as Emirates Toady with little or no editorial direction (whomever was editor should have been shot after issue 1) and then lost whatever direction it may have had. It tried to bully 7Days out of the market, and failed. It gained a bit of focus as a business daily, for a while, but remained pretty dire. And now - not sure what the point of it is and it sounds as it won't be with us for much longer. Shows how you don't get two chances to make a bad first impression, I guess. no loss, but a wasted opportunity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096398547821208840.post-14715334854190476422009-01-01T14:32:00.000+04:002009-01-01T14:32:00.000+04:00can we officially declare that gulf news is not ac...can we officially declare that gulf news <A HREF="http://gulfnews.com/nation/Government/10271437.html" REL="nofollow">is not actually a newspaper?</A> And certainly not an English language one:<BR/><BR/>"Dubai: Residents of Dubai have welcomed the government’s decision to exercise restrain and welcome the New Year with somberness as their brethren in Palestine is enduring worst forms of violence and killings at the hands of the Israeli military.<BR/><BR/>People who spoke with Gulf News said His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has set an example for other Arab leaders..."<BR/><BR/>the last paragraph is especially hilarious for those of us who can actually speak english, as opposed to the GN staff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096398547821208840.post-60182930573987810852008-12-29T23:17:00.000+04:002008-12-29T23:17:00.000+04:00To everyone who recommended that I consult the arc...To everyone who recommended that I consult the archives here for information about the media industry in Dubai, or just trashed the industry, does it follow that because you hate the place and what it says about you to work there, that I will to? Do you know anyone who's reasonably satisified with their work and work conditions?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096398547821208840.post-68363132737943624002008-12-23T12:32:00.000+04:002008-12-23T12:32:00.000+04:00Hi, does anybody know what's behind Gulf News and ...Hi, does anybody know what's behind Gulf News and other papers being locked out of the Abu Dhabi Awards?<BR/><BR/>Very pointed piece on the front page of GN about only The National being allowed in to cover.<BR/><BR/>Very petty...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096398547821208840.post-28066029022315117912008-12-23T12:01:00.000+04:002008-12-23T12:01:00.000+04:00New post suggestion - Bhoyrul fisked by Thai blog?...New post suggestion - Bhoyrul fisked by Thai blog?<BR/><BR/>Arabian Business recently claimed that ex-Thai PM's assets had been seized by the UK. This was picked up by Thai press and published in various papers.<BR/><BR/>When questioned as the veracity of AB's line that ""The UK froze his reputed $4 billion of assets, forcing him to sell Manchester City to Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Mansour. To add to his troubles, his UK visa was revoked - oh, and his wife divorced him last week," Bhoyrul responded to bangkokpundit.blogspot.com with a reply that begins with <BR/><BR/>"Hi, I'm sorry that was written wrongly...".<BR/><BR/>Quite.<BR/><BR/>Check it out - http://bangkokpundit.blogspot.com/2008/12/did-uk-seize-thaksins-assets.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096398547821208840.post-40795969750318674852008-12-22T20:08:00.000+04:002008-12-22T20:08:00.000+04:00anon @2104Spend a short while browsing through the...anon @2104<BR/><BR/>Spend a short while browsing through the comments here to get a sense of the dubai media scene.<BR/><BR/>it is filled, mostly (some exceptions of course) with the shrillest, least-talented and most back-stabbing goons out there. Money isn't that good and neither is the weather. Plus it will soon have a huge recession and disappear into the desert.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096398547821208840.post-64890749470381063082008-12-22T00:38:00.000+04:002008-12-22T00:38:00.000+04:00Dear 20:40, Did you pass any GCSEs? If not, don't ...Dear 20:40, Did you pass any GCSEs? If not, don't worry, all is not lost here at ITP. You'll probably make Group Editor within a couple of years. Also, if you have any previous, e.g. GBH or London tube stabbings, then you may also be applicable for a Senior Group Sales Executive Director position or equivalent. Apply within. Allow 28 days for answer. Written details on request. Also, have you ever lied? If so, there may be vacancies within our busy circulation department.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096398547821208840.post-31737002796938643062008-12-21T20:04:00.000+04:002008-12-21T20:04:00.000+04:00aren't salaries generally higher across all media ...aren't salaries generally higher across all media in dubai than they are in the UK? I'm thinking about moving to Dubai. Sounds like there's some great opportunities there to get a bigger job title and advance my career.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096398547821208840.post-70854107002496455492008-12-19T12:58:00.000+04:002008-12-19T12:58:00.000+04:00I very much doubt either ITP or ENf are in troublw...I very much doubt either ITP or ENf are in troublw. Outside of the government's various holdings, ENG is one of the biggest companies (in terms of revenue) around. And ITP has been making lots of money for years. I'm sure both are making plans to deal with lower revenues throughout 2009, but going bust? No chance!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096398547821208840.post-78454737085179013032008-12-18T16:12:00.000+04:002008-12-18T16:12:00.000+04:00That would be a disaster for the media in the UAE ...That would be a disaster for the media in the UAE - the last bastion of a free press failing.<BR/>Where can we turn to now for unbiased, balanced and objective reporting?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com